Method got rigging projector

[mrtc]

Hello

I need a safe method for rigging a Panasonic MZ880 at 180deg from a lighting grid, so it’s pointing straight down at the floor. It needs to be done by a single person in the air but someone supporting on the ground. 
many help would be much appreciated. 
thanks 

[J Pearce]

You want a rigging frame with vertical attachment point. I like the ones that Rigtec make, their website says that their X25 frame fits your projector.

[sunray]

17 minutes ago, J Pearce said:

You want a rigging frame with vertical attachment point. I like the ones that Rigtec make, their website says that their X25 frame fits your projector.

That's a big 'l structure for what it does.

[Bryson]

Those rigging frames are pretty well established as the correct way to do this.  Doubtless a single-purpose item might be feasible, but these things are meant for touring use to enable a multitude of rigging possibilities.  That rigging frame is in no way unusually large for this purpose.

 

 

[sunray]

1 hour ago, Bryson said:

Those rigging frames are pretty well established as the correct way to do this.  Doubtless a single-purpose item might be feasible, but these things are meant for touring use to enable a multitude of rigging possibilities.  That rigging frame is in no way unusually large for this purpose.

 

 

Yeah I get that.

The vast majority of my projector work  is permanent installation where Unicol seems to be a strong contender, that bracket looks vast in comparison and quite often we'd only use part of a Unicol system due to the bulk.

Having said this I do have just (but only just) enough experience within major touring rigs to know the different requirements.

 

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Edited January 3 by sunray

[Dave m]

You could use lengths of studding and right angle dexion to make a cage to support the projector?

It’s not light, so the cage would need to be sturdy. I have done stuff like this in the past. It depends on your competence to build it safe enough to be over people’s heads. 
 

I’d use two G clamps to hold it hanging from the bar, along with two safety chains/bonds. That assumes you can adjust the height of the bar or zoom. 

[J Pearce]

Last time I looked Unicol didn’t have any good options for straight down. I guess you could use one of their plates and a yoke, but you’d end up with a off centre weight that doesn’t want to hang nicely on the bar, and I suspect you’d have issues keeping the projector on alignment.

I guess you could make something out of dexion and stud, but it wouldn’t have the adjustment of a proper frame, and it might not ‘inspire confidence’ visually.

Rigging frames really are the standard solution here.

Stage Sound Services have frames made from 20x20mm box steel that are a little more compact. Most of these only have a standard yoke, but I’m sure their fabrication team could make one with a rear mount.

[J Pearce]

To add:

Unicol now do a straight down mount - though looks to be a custom order.

Less flexible than a rigging frame, and weight limited, so depends what projector you’re using.

[mrtc]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll check out the frames suggested.